Carbon Family By: Cecilia Serb, Cassie Ostmeyer, and Abbie Bennett
The carbon family is in periods 2-6 and in group 14. The elements in the Carbon Family are the following: Carbon, Silicon, Germanium, Tin, and Lead. 3 Interesting Facts about The Carbon Family: 1) Lead is poisonous, but carbon is essential to life.
2) The Carbon Family can form up to 4 bonds.
3) Germanium expands when frozen.
By: Cecilia Serb, Cassie Ostmeyer, and Abbie Bennett
The carbon family is in periods 2-6 and in group 14.
The elements in the Carbon Family are the following: Carbon, Silicon, Germanium, Tin, and Lead.
3 Interesting Facts about The Carbon Family:
1) Lead is poisonous, but carbon is essential to life.
2) The Carbon Family can form up to 4 bonds.
3) Germanium expands when frozen.
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3 Physical Properties of The Carbon Family:
1) Has a boiling point of 8721 F
2) Melting point of 6332 f
3) It is combustible, and is in a solid state at room temperature.
3 Chemical Properties of The Carbon Family:
1) Carbon reacts with Oxygen to make CO2.2) When Oxygen touches Lead, it tarnishes.
3) Poor heat conductors.
2 Common Uses for the Carbon Family:
1) Silicon is used in computer chips.2) Lead is used in plumbing.
The carbon family is made up of all solids.
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